Rohtang pass is really heaven on earth. Rohtang pass is high mountains in Distt. Kullu on eastern Pir Panjal Range of the Himalayas around 51 km from Manali. It connects kullu and Lahaul Spiti Valleys.

If you are planning to visit Manali, Schedule a full day to visit Rohtang Pass, Which is ultimate and essential
point of attraction. Rohtang pas is Located at a Distance of 51KM from Manali. The pass is at a height of 3,978m (13,050 ft). You can reach there by road. Rohtang Pass is on the Keylong/Leh highway.As you going higher on Manali-Keylong road, you will come to know real beauty of the landscape around the hills and you will surprise to see the environment and surroundings. A fact behind the name of the place is that it was named because a number of people working in CBRE died while trying to cross the pass.

Rohtang pass is open between May to October because during remaining months, it is covered with snow and it is very difficult to drive there even difficult to walk there. In Peak season there is heavy jam and thus to avoid delay one must leave early.

Tourists can enjoy various kinds of adventures activities on snow such as Mountain Biking, snow scooter, Ski ride, skiing and tyre drop. You can get all equipments on rent. There is no accommodation show you have to stay in Manali which is nearest one. If we talk about food, you can carry your own food or can enjoy road side dhabas.

Please note that one must have permit to visit Rohtang Pass, which can easily get online. Permits are not issued on Tuesday as the pass is closed for maintenance. Tourists can apply for permit for next two days, from the current date. National Green Tribunal has ordered 400 diesel vehicles and 800 petrol vehicles to go to Rohtang Pass on a daily basis. Vehicles have to pay Permit fee and Congestion charges, which vary depending on the kind of vehicles, to seek permit.

More about Rohtang Pass

1. Rohtang Pass Permit

In you want to travel to Rohtang, a mandatory Rohtang Pass permit is required fot all visitors. You can also take a four-wheeler or bike your way to the pass. You will need to show a confirmation voucher or proof of hotel booking at one of your destinations. The pass costs 500 Rupees per head with an additional 50 Rupees which is charged as a congestion fee which is taken by the National Green Tribunal. The permits are also of two kinds, one is for up to Rohtang Pass only while the other is for travelling beyond this point. In case you want to book your permits offline, you can do so on a first-come-first-serve basis from the Tourist and Information centres on all days from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

2. Best time to travel to Rohtang

Best time to Visit Rohtang pass is between May to October because during remaining months, it is covered with snow.

3. Activities at Rohtang Pass

Tourists can enjoy Mountain Biking, snow scooter, Ski ride, skiing and tyre drop etc.

4. Tips for Visiting Rohtang Pass

• Take a day off for Rohtang. Leave for Rohtang early in the morning, as there are hundreds of others local tourist cabs visiting the pass and the narrow lanes gets jammed with traffic quickly
• Difficult road, high altitude and low temperature of the area, Rohtang is best visited in daylight.
• Carry woollens and snacks, if possible pack a hot tea or coffee too. It would be the most useful up there.
• When renting snow clothes, compare the prices with those fixed by the government.
• Take care of your health, altitude sickness is common here.

5. How to Reach Rohtang Pass

HRTC and HPTDC run deluxe AC and Non-Ac buses connecting the valley with north India. NH21 connects the city to Chandigarh and Delhi. Tourists can also travel with their own vehicles. Tourists enjoy the trip through the beautiful landscape with river Beas flowing on one side of the road. People also bike their way to the Pass but try this only if you are confident that you will be able to drive in hill areas.